Description
Chicken Fajita Tortilla Bowls are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the taste of Mexico right to your table. This recipe features tender chicken marinated in a blend of spices, sautΓ©ed with colorful bell peppers and onions, and served over a bed of fluffy rice. With fresh toppings like avocado and cilantro, these bowls are not only delicious but also customizable to suit every palate. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, they come together quickly and are sure to satisfy your cravings while keeping meals healthy and exciting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili powder or Tajin
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 bell peppers, sliced
- 3β4 cups cooked rice
- 3 cups grilled corn kernels
- shredded lettuce
- mashed avocado
- jalapeΓ±os
- cilantro
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and add chicken with spices. Cook on high until seared (8-10 minutes). Add garlic in the last minute.
- SautΓ© onions until fragrant (5 minutes), then add bell peppers and season. Cook until tender (5 minutes).
- Combine cooked chicken with veggies in the skillet.
- For vinaigrette: Mix olive oil, salsa verde, lime juice, spicy honey, and cilantro in a jar; shake well.
- Serve chicken mixture over rice; top with corn and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: SautΓ©ing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Customize with additional veggies like zucchini or mushrooms. Serve warm tortillas or grilled corn salad as sides.